Drakoulias Posted February 11, 2011 Report Share Posted February 11, 2011 This will be my first interview, so I'm wondering if anyone has more details about the mechanics of the MMI at McGill. The invite letter only has one line mentioning "task-oriented, simulation- or scenario-oriented, or discussion-oriented" stations. Beyond that, does McGill give any more information or guidance? For instance, if we were presented with some kind of ethical scenario, would we be expected to talk for 8 minutes straight? Or would the interviewer have prompts or engage in a discussion with us? I assume that anyone who has done the interview before wouldn't be able to divulge specific questions, but more information about how stations work would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corie Posted February 12, 2011 Report Share Posted February 12, 2011 Congrats on the interview!! You don't need to talk for 8 minutes straight. But many stations I barely completed in 8 minutes or didn't fully complete. There can be a lot to discuss. I think 8 minutes is actually just perfect for the length. I did have one experience when I was done in 4 minutes. That's quite okay too so long as you've said everything - it was awkward waiting it out for 3 minutes though. I think they have a pretty good feeling of whatever they're trying to evaluate after 4 minutes though so I wasn't particularily worried about not fully completing what I wanted to say. As the name describes, you'll be "discussing" something with the actor/evaluator, or interacting with an actor. The other persons were quite interactive, listened carefully to what I said and were involved in my responses. McGill's MMI was an exhausting experience but I had so much fun. They're really good. I hope this helps. Sorry I can't ellaborate much more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
future_doc Posted February 12, 2011 Report Share Posted February 12, 2011 Corie hit the nail on the head. MMI is a fun experience. Over preparation can be counterproductive and is unnecessary. See ontariostudent's thread on McGill MMI or her abbreviated posts on my Sticky. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drakoulias Posted February 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2011 Thanks Corie, that was really helpful! I'm glad to hear that it's at least semi-interactive...I find it easier to explain things and get my points across in this format rather than just me talking for 8 minutes straight. I'm going with a strategy of being myself...hope it pays off! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corie Posted February 13, 2011 Report Share Posted February 13, 2011 Being ones self is what the MMI was designed for! Best of luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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